de Young Museum: The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk Part II

Here are some additional images. This exhibit had so much variety and inspiration, it truly was an experience and by far one of the best fashion exhibits I have ever attended.
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Epic Madonna Confessions on a Dance Floor couture equestrian costume, best concert ever!!ImageImage

I do not remember who wore this piece of art… but I could totally see Lady Gaga pulling this bone body suit off. ImageImageImageImageImageImageImage

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de Young Museum: The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk Part I

Last summer the de Young Museum in San Francisco featured The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk exhbit. It was absolutely FIERCE (creativity & inspiration overload) and the best part is… I was allowed to take snapshots so I get to share them with you!!

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 Jean Paul Gaultier left his John Hancock at the entrance of the exhibit. ImageImage

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http://deyoung.famsf.org/deyoung/exhibitions/fashion-world-jean-paul-gaultier-sidewalk-catwalk

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Farmers Market

Sunday morning outing with my mom, we visited the Farmers Market. I was totally in love with all the fresh and organic products.

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Organic herbs

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I purchased 3 candles from Kaum Home (vetivert eucalyptus lavender, lemongrass ginger, & pomegranate grapefruit lime) They smell amazing!!!!

http://kaumhome.com/

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Mulberry anyone?? Kinda taste like a blueberry, strawberry, & raspberry combo

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Fresh preservatives

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Cut about 2-3″ of the stems off, and placed the freshly cut stems in filtered water.

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D.I.Y Accessory Storage

Problem:  I love anything that makes me feel glamourous and that is the main reason why my room has become cluttered with many accessories and things that I love.

Solution: Customized “Jewelry & Accessory Box”

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1. I purchased the Alex Drawer unit with 9 drawers at Ikea http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50192822/

Love the storage space but all white…. super boring

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Supplies: Decorative paper, Mod Podge (2 bottles),  scissors, Xacto knife (not necessary if u prefer using scissors, & a pencil.

** The Paper Store has AMAZING paper

The decorative paper I used was 17″ x 27″ and I purchased 7 sheets.

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2. Outline the shape of the drawers so you can have a precise cut. Paint Mod Podge on the surface before you apply your decorative paper. Once the decorative paper is placed on the surface paint more Mod Podge on top- this step is very important to seal the decorative paper in place.

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(Painting surface)

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(placing decorative paper in place)

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(Seal decorative paper in place by painting Mod Podge on top)

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3. Once I finished applying the decorative paper to the Ikea Alex unit, I put the unit together. See below for end result.

* I saved the border and trim for last.

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Downtown

Saturday was absolutely gorgeous, I spent the day downtown on the prowl for inspiration and creativity. I finally…. took the time to visit the Topshop store in LA, personally I prefer the Topshop in NYC (Broadway) & London (Oxford St). The LA store was cute but I just found the energy a little weak compared to NYC & London.

 

 

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